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here is Master Fe's response to heel spurs via the archives

in love and service

Chris Kinross

 

MEDICAL INFORMATION: PLANTAR FASCIITIS

 

" Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia

( " plantar "

means the bottom of the foot, " fascia " is a type of connective

tissue, and

" itis " means " inflammation " ). The plantar fascia is a broad

ligament-like

structure that extends from the heel bone to the base of the

toes, acting

like a thick rubber band on the bottom arch of the foot. With a

few extra

pounds on board, or with activities such as exercise, the

plantar fascia

can develop microtrauma at its insertion into the heel bone, or

anywhere

along its length. This causes pain which can be quite severe at

times.

 

The plantar fascia encapsulates muscles in the bottom of the

foot, but it

also supports the arch of the foot by acting as a bowstring that

connects

the ball of the foot to the heel. It endures tension that is

approximately

2 times body weight during walking at the moment when the heel

of the

trailing leg begins to lift off the ground. This moment of

maximum tension

is increased and " sharpened " (it increases suddenly) if there is

lack of

flexibility in the calf muscles. A certain percentage increase

in body

weight causes the same percentage increase in tension in the

fascia. Due to

the repetitive nature of walking, plantar fasciitis may be a

repetitive

stress disorder (RSD) such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis

elbow. All

three conditions benefit greatly from rest, ice, and periodic

stretching. It may also be treated mechanical splints or straps

before

considering surgery which is a last resort.

 

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain seen by

an

orthopedist. Repeated microscopic tears of the plantar fascia

cause pain.

Sometimes plantar fasciitis is called " heel spurs, " but this is

not always

accurate, since bony growths on the heel may or may not be a

factor. It is

common in several sub-groups of people, including runners and

other

athletes, people who have jobs that require a fair amount of

walking or

standing (especially if it is done on a hard surface), and in

some cases it

is seen in people who have put on weight -- either by dietary

indiscretion

or pregnancy.

 

The classic sign of plantar fasciitis is heel pain with the

first few

steps in the morning. If this symptom is not present then the

diagnosis of

plantar fasciitis has to be checked more carefully. The pain is

usually in

the front and bottom of the heel, but the definition of " plantar

fasciitis "

indicates it can be over any portion of the bottom of the foot

where the

fascia is located. Patients often report that the pain " moves

around " to

different areas of the bottom of the foot. The pain can be mild

or

debilitating. It can last a few months or become permanent. The

heel may

hurt or the condition may become worse from the heel striking

the ground,

but plantar fasciitis is not caused by the heel striking the

ground.

 

Plantar fasciitis is related to " heel spur syndrome " , but they

are not the

same. Heel spurs are deposits of bone in the plantar fascia near

its

attachment to the heel that result from repetitive stresses and

inflammation in the plantar fascia. Heel spurs are the body's

response to

injury and inflammation. Since they begin as deposits in tissue

( " calcification " ), they are a bendable mixture of calcium

deposits in

tissue. Pain probably rarely results from heel spurs poking into

tissue.

Many people have heel spurs and they do not have any pain. A

heel spur

and/or the plantar fascia may " trap " or irritate nerves in the

heel area

(if only by inflammation) and cause more pain. It is often

difficult and

usually unnecessary to distinguish between plantar fasciitis and

heel spur

syndrome, if there is a difference. Causes for the two

conditions are the

same. Many doctors use the terms " heel spurs " and " plantar

fasciitis "

interchangeably. The phrase " heel spur " is used more often than

" plantar

fasciitis " because a heel spur can be seen on an x-ray and

because it is

easier to pronounce and spell than " plantar fasciitis " .

 

The condition is usually caused by a change or increase in

activities, no

arch support in the shoe, lack of flexibility in the calf

muscles, being

overweight, a sudden injury, using shoes with little cushion on

hard floors

or ground, using shoes that do not easily bend under the ball of

the foot,

or spending too much time on the feet. The cause is often

unknown and

mysterious. It has often been said that those with flat feet or

high arches

are more likely to get plantar fasciitis (heel spurs).

Arthritis, heel bone

damage ( " stress fracture " ), loss of natural tissue for

cushioning under the

heel ( " fat pad atrophy " ), tarsal tunnel syndrome (the foot's

version of

carpal tunnel syndrome), and other conditions can cause similar

foot and

heel pain.

 

There are a number of possible causes for plantar fasciitis and

they often

work in combination. Tightness of the foot and calf, improper

athletic

training, stress on the arch or weakness of the foot are

potential causes.

Shoes that don't fit, certain play or work actions or overuse

(running too

fast, too far, too soon) may hurt the plantar fascia. People

with low

arches, flat feet or high arches are at increased risk of

developing

plantar fasciitis.

 

Stretching and Strengthening

To reduce pain and help prevent future episodes of discomfort,

stretch the

calves on a regular basis. Stand with your hands against a wall.

With one

foot forward and one back, press against the wall, shifting

weight over the

front foot, while straightening the back leg. Keep the heel of

the back

foot on the floor and feel the stretch in the heel, Achilles

tendon and

calf. Then, switch legs.

A similar stretch can be done by standing on a stair step with

only the

toes on the stairs. The back two-thirds of the feet hang off the

step. By

leaning forward to balance, the heel, Achilles tendon and calf

will be

stretched. A similar stretch can be performed when standing

where the heel

is on the floor and the front part of the foot is on a wood 2x4.

Some

patients place a 2x4 in an area where prolonged standing is done

(such as

in front of the sink while washing dishes). Rolling the foot

over a tennis

ball or 15-ounce can may also be helpful.

 

To strengthen muscles, do towel curls and marble pick ups. Place

a towel on

a smooth surface, place the foot on the towel, and pull the

towel toward

the body by curling up the toes. Or, put a few marbles on the

floor near a

cup. Keep the heel on the floor and use the toes to pick up the

marbles and

drop them in the cup.

 

Another exercise is toe taps. Keep the heel on the floor and

lift all of

the toes off the floor. Tap only the big toe to the floor while

keeping the

outside four toes in the air. Next, keep the big toe in the air

and tap the

other four toes to the floor.

 

Shoes and Splints

Wearing shoes that are too small may cause plantar fasciitis.

Shoes with

thicker, well-cushioned midsoles may help alleviate the problem.

Running

shoes should be frequently replaced as they lose their shock

absorption

capabilities.

Studies have shown that taping the arch, or using

overt-the-counter arch

supports or customized orthotics also help in some cases of

plantar

fasciitis. Orthotics are the most expensive option as a plaster

cast is

made of the individual's feet to correct specific biomechanical

factors.

One study found that 27% of patients cited orthotics as the most

helpful

treatment of plantar fasciitis. Heel cups, on the other hand

were ranked

the least effective treatment in a survey of 411 patients.

Night splints, which are removable braces, allow passive

stretching of the

calf and plantar fascia during sleep, and minimize stress on the

inflamed

area. According to several studies, approximately 80% of

patients improved

after wearing a night splint. It may be especially useful in

patients who

have had symptoms for more than a year. "

 

 

PRANIC HEALING TREATMENT:

 

Invocation and thanksgiving before and after.

Scan and re-scan before, during, and after the treatment.

1. Apply localized sweeping on the affected part alternately

with LWG & LWO.

2. Energize the affected area with LWB for soothing and

localizing effects.

Then energize

with LWG, LWB, then with LWV.

3. Repeat treatment if necessary.

4. Apply localized sweeping on the basic and navel chakras.

Energize each

chakra with LWR.

5. Stabilize and release the energy.

6. Rest the treated part.

7. Repeat treatment at least 3x a week.

 

 

Love and light, masterfe

 

 

 

-

jktau

Wednesday, January 23, 2002 3:46 PM

Bone spurs and bunyons

 

 

Any suggestions for rapid relief from bone spurs and bunyons, also

how to ensure that more bone deposits don't form?

 

 

 

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